Literary: A King in Bethlehem

O, Bethlehem, sweet town of David

Humble and great all the same

The star shines above you so blinding

A sun in the midst of evening

From your houses and your people

Past the green meadows and flock of sheep

Inside the manger where animals sleep

Your everlasting king

Gift of God, Son of God

Treasure resting in the manger

A child and a king

Beyond wealth and good things

Shining brighter than the sun

Though face soft and meek

And shepherds and wise men gather to see

Unveil the blessing bestowed to you

Blessed He in peaceful sleep

O, Bethlehem, so greatly blessed,

Behold your everlasting king.

By Mari Begonia A. Cinco